Venezuela advances Maritime Safety as National Assembly approves IALA Convention in first discussion
Parliament Approves Law on Maritime Navigation Aids in First Discussion on October 13th, 2026
The National Parliament approved in first discussion the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation which seeks to strengthen international cooperation on safety matters and to adapt national regulations to international standards.
The draft law was presented on Tuesday by Deputy Nazarela Rojas who reiterated that it represents a guarantee for the proper use of the regulations established for buoyage, signaling, and maritime and river support infrastructure within the national territory, explaining that the initiative goes beyond its exclusively technical or commercial aspects, becoming a key instrument for ecological protection and the preservation of marine ecosystems.
She also proceeded to highlight “the regulatory transition toward this international organization, which opens spaces for sovereign technology transfer”, specifying that it strengthens environmental preservation through planned maritime routes. Emphasizing that reducing detours and integrating signaling systems optimizes fuel consumption and reduces emissions, while also protecting local fishing activity and the food sovereignty of coastal areas.
Following its presentation before the Plenary, the legal instrument was referred to the corresponding Standing Committee for the preparation of the report that will serve as the basis for its second discussion, in accordance with the provisions of the Parliament’s Internal Rules and Debates.
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